Montgomery County
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Radnor Township School District Ranks Among Nation’s Top 10 School Districts
Radnor Township School District, which includes Ithan Elementary School in Bryn Mawr, earned the No. 10 spot on Niche’s 2024 Best School Districts in America list, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The No. 1 school district in America for 2024, according to Niche was Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125 in…
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For Medical Records Professional Brendan Bossard, Peirce Offered the Flexibility and Support He Needed
After graduating high school in 1986, Brendan Bossard started college but initially dropped out to look for the right program. He re-enrolled into another college and completed his bachelor’s in social work in 1996. He worked in the social work field for a few years, but the demands were draining, and he decided to explore…
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Are Big Pharma like GSK Moving Away from Global Public Health Projects?
Anna Maria Barry-Jester recently explored why GlaxoSmithKline has delayed a tuberculosis vaccine, an important global public health project for ProPublica. Back in 2018, research on a new tuberculosis vaccine was looking promising. In clinical studies, the shot had prevented more than half of the participants from getting sick. The next step would have been for…
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Courts in Hatboro, Horsham Township to Be Consolidated into One at Start of Next Year
Hatboro and Horsham Township courts will be consolidated into one at the start of next year, according to Montgomery County officials, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Matthew Honeyman, facilities manager of special courts for Montgomery County’s District Justice Administration, said the consolidation is part of a county magisterial district realignment that will result in…
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These Montgomery County School Districts Are Among the Best in Pennsylvania
Five Montgomery County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, according to Niche, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. The districts are Lower Merion School District in Ardmore (4th), Colonial School District in Plymouth Meeting (11th), Spring-Ford Area School District in Royersford (14th), Wissahickon School District in Ambler (15th), and School District…
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Montco Has 4 of Wealthiest ZIP Codes with Highest Education Rates in Region
Four Montgomery County places ranked among the ten wealthiest ZIP codes in the Philadelphia region with the highest number of residents with postgraduate degrees, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Higher education levels have been found to correspond with a higher income level nationally and in Greater Philadelphia, where the wealthiest ZIP codes…
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What to Know About Sean Kilkenny as He Seeks Third Term as Montgomery County Sheriff
Sean Kilkenny of Jenkintown is an influential member of the Democratic Party in the Philadelphia suburbs and is a well sought-after lawyer. He has also been linked to some controversy over the years. Whether that will affect his campaign for a third term as Montgomery County Sheriff remains to be seen, writes Andrew Seidman for…
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Montgomery County Officials Set Fall Drug Take Back Day for October 28
Montgomery County officials have set the fall Drug Take Back Day for Saturday, October 28, according to a staff report from WFMZ 69 News. Residents will be able to drop off any unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations across the county. Drug Take Back Day encourages county…
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For a Former Poet Laureate of Montco, Creativity Has a Strong Healing Power
Main Line Today is recognizing women in the Main Line region who are having a powerful impact on their respective industries, writes Gina Lizzo for the magazine. One of those powerful women is Wynnewood’s Cathleen Cohen, Creator of We the Poets. Cohen was named Poet Laureate of Montgomery County in 2019. She works with underserved…
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Forbes Ranks the Wealthiest Americans and There Are Some Familiar Montco Faces
America’s wealthiest people are even richer this year than they were last year after regaining a collective $500 billion, thanks in part to rising technology stocks, writes Rob LaFranco and Chase Peterson-Withorn for Forbes. To make the Forbes 400 list, the superrich needed to have a net worth of at least $2.9 billion. On the…
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Game On: Here’s Some Montgomery County Spots to Play Quizzo
Quizzo nights are a favorite activity in the Philadelphia region, especially here in Montgomery County. The next time you and your friends are looking for some competition and a fun night out at a bar or restaurant, try these Montco hot spots with weekly Quizzo nights, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. Fingers, Wings…
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Normandy Farm Hosts Spooky Movie Night in the Garden, Featuring Beetlejuice
Kick off Normandy Farm’s Halloweekend in nature’s theatre for an outdoor showing of the musical fantasy comedy of “Beetlejuice“. On October 6, the Garden will be screening the story of Adam and Barbara, a normal couple…who happen to be dead. They have given their precious time to decorate their house and make it their…
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Legal Matters: The Importance of Electing Qualified Judges
By: Dischell Bartle Dooley Election Day is around the corner. As a law firm, we understand the profound impact that the judiciary has on our legal system and the legal community as a whole on a regular basis. Our justice system relies on the integrity, impartiality, and expertise of those who sit on the bench.…
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Pick Your Own Pumpkins at These Pumpkin Patches Near Montgomery County
If you haven’t gotten your pumpkins yet for carving and for fall decorating, don’t worry there is still plenty of time. And if you enjoy going out to the patch and picking your own, then you will want to visit these pumpkin farms that are close by the Montgomery County area, writes Holly Herman for…
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Where Does Your School Rank Among the 2024 Best Schools in Philly Area?
The numbers are in. Niche has published the 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area and here is where Montgomery County private high schools ranked. No. 2 The Baldwin School Located in Bryn Mawr, The Baldwin School earned an A+ overall Niche grade, with A+ scores also for academics, teachers, clubs and activities and college…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Relationships with Customers, Local Businesses
Penn Community Bank has hired a new cash management leader and expanded treasury and merchant services to strengthen relationships with customers and local businesses. Michelle Brennan is a graduate of York College and has over a decade of industry experience. She will serve as the Cash Management Sales Team Leader. “I’m excited to be a…
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Home Prices in Bryn Mawr Continue to be on the Rise According to Stacker
In a recent crunching of numbers, Stacker has listed Bryn Mawr as the Pennsylvanian town with the third fastest-growing home prices. Data was compiled from Zillow. Cities and towns are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for homes from August 2022 to August 2023. The typical home value in Bryn…
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Penn Community Bank CEO One of 2023’s Most Powerful Women to Watch, According to American Banker
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker. The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and groups who have shown exceptional leadership skills and successful performance in financial services, and who are committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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